TAKE ACTION - Leave a public comment by March 27 to say #NoAsylumBan. President Biden announced his plan to propose new asylum restrictions despite his campaign promises to restore asylum (see President Biden's proposed asylum ban- 5 things to know). The proposed restrictions will prohibit most people from exercising their right to seek protection in the United States if they cannot prove they applied for and were denied asylum in a country through which they traveled through. The only …Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Florence Project and Kino Border Initiative Condemn Most Recent Asylum Ban
For Immediate Release February 23, 2023 Contact Greer Millard Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project gmillard@firrp.org; (602) 795-7407 Gia Del Pino Kino Border Initiative gdelpino@kinoborderinitiative.org; (786) 451-5459 Download Letter Here Florence Project and Kino Border Initiative Condemn Most Recent Asylum Ban The proposed ban on asylum for people who travel through a third country will put people in direct and immediate danger. Nogales, AZ – The Florence Immigrant & …Read More
Join us for KBI/ JRS-USA Migrant Accompaniment Virtual Panel
Have you been wondering what you can do to welcome people migrating at this time in history? At a moment when US legislators threaten to close off access to safety for families fleeing persecution, those who choose welcome over exclusion inspire us to open our arms wider and accompany people who migrate for a more dignified life. During this panel conversation, we will hear from individuals who have sponsored families for asylum in Washington DC, Rutland, VT and Seattle, WA, as well as those …Read More
Join us for “We Say Welcome: after three years of exclusion” binational solidarity action on March 21st
"We Say Welcome: after three years of exclusion" binational solidarity action Marking three long years of the US government turning its back on families seeking safety, faith leaders come together to urge US officials to restore a pathway to refuge for women, men and children who have been stuck in danger and uncertainty for months or years. As the Biden Administration and other elected officials publicly acknowledge the end of the pandemic, they continue to keep doors closed to asylum seekers …Read More
“I identify so much with Mary,” Teresa shares about her journey and hope.
https://www.kinoborderinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Teresas-Story.mp4 Teresa is a migrant from Mexico who came to KBI after threats from organized crime made it impossible for her to work and support her children. In this interview, she shares part of her story and describes what Las Posadas means to her as a mother in migration. “My name is Teresa. I come from the state of Guerrero. We had to look for a better life. It became really hard for me as a single mother. I need to …Read More
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